How to travel from Dortmund to Munich

There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is a bus with an average price of €45.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Munich:

A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Munich costing on average €107.

A bus is €294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Munich costing on average €339.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 22m.

Bus takes on average 10h 32m.

The distance from Dortmund to Munich is approximately 296 miles (477 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Munich is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Munich:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Munich by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Munich with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 14 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.

To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.